The Italian Job - Part 1 of 2
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It's rare that we truly know why an artist created a painting. Over the course of its life a painting history is often lost. We may have a final product but the impetus for its execution may never be understood. Even more rare is when that reason is painted on the front of the canvas as in the case with this Italian wedding portrait. But dating from 1450, is it truly what it portends? In order to answer that question we must first conserve the painting and then discover its mysteries.
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The face that Julian makes when the client describes how the paintings were treated😂and we finally see a client! Wasn't prepared for that
We will see the client?
(Sorry scrolling through comments before watching)
@@da_yanti.f.6363 yes at the very start and i'm really happy to see someone young being so interested in paintings
@@liaalexan224 yes and he seems so professional already. I can't believe he's the same age as me. I'm so glad he agreed to be included in the video, what an interesting story of the painting
@@da_yanti.f.6363 yeah exactly, at the same age as us he is so good, hope he can achieve what he wants he seems to really like it, it was a nice collab with Julian!
It’s nice to see some of us are still young and interested in this
Julian: “That means lots of scraping”
Me: *War flashbacks to the Elmer’s glue scraping*
true
I thought the same thing
Elmer's Glue scraping? I'm having flashbacks to the Polyurethane scraping lol
That glue scraping one was just painful to watch, brought to mind the old adage about how to eat an elephant.......one bite (in this case, scrape) at a time.
Mo other way to do it. I know nothing about this, but doesn't laser cut to precise depths?
McGregor at 19: I saved this painting and have the money to start my fine arts collection
Me at 19: dang my car is overheating again and I had ramen for dinner all week
Same 💀💀💀💀💀
You should be happy to have that car and less worried that your parents aren't super wealthy.
@@Skeptic2006 well, they didn't really say they're not grateful about it. It's just a joke, in a perfect place to be thrown. Maybe loosen up a bit? Even solely from typing I can SEE you a little stiff.
You'd be supposed st the cost of paintings. I started my collection at 29 and at 44 now probably have like 70 antiques of sorts.
Me at 19: *buying pokemon yogurt*
Can’t believe the owner of this painting is only nineteen years old. Great interview on how he came about the painting. As always, it is a treasure to see how you restore an impossible damage painting into it original state or close to the original state. Can wait to see the final product.
obviously comes from a highly privileged background
@@reeft he is very privileged to have such an appreciation for fine art
@@reeft It's very possible that he managed to make the money by himself. And considering that he said during the call that there were paintings that he couldn't afford, he probably isn't as privileged as you make him out to be.
@@reeft Some will have it. The question is how those who have it will use it. How do we know he will not use his position to be, say, a philanthropist, after successfully dealing in art. And with Julian, he has quite a consultant. Some systems try to bluntly get rid of privilege. Wiser ones steer the use of privilege to the good.
@@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 and simultaneously and meaningfully strive toward some good egalitarian ideal so that more have access to a high standard of living.
McGregor is obviously a fan of Julien's videos. Its so cute to see him excited to be talking to him. This was defenently the coolest addition to these videos
Prob because he isn't part of the secretive and dodgy "art world" that gave us "Piss Christ" and the lost "Leonardo" lol.
Yeah but how is someone that young is that rich?
@@thegriffin88 I think we all wonder that. My guess its family money.
It’s great to see how proud he is to buy a damaged painting and how he says he couldn’t just leave this historical beauty there, he had to have it restored. He obviously genuinely loves and sees the value in the art, damaged or not. It makes me so happy to see someone like this enjoying this painting and Julien’s excellent work.
@@lhaviland8602 "piss christ", as funny as it sounds, was actually a statement against the "art world" you mentioned, it still remains very controversial.
The owner is a real g for appearing on camera and giving us all the joy of seeing their trust and excitement
I love that you used gender neutral pronouns
@@mylankeziah2209 normalize it, dont make it such a big deal.
@@Boxofcare666 how about no
His*
@@michalis9 go complain elsewhere
The original artist could never have imagined that his painting would be watched being restored by the equivalent of more than 1/50 of the population of Italy at the time of creation 600 years later as evening entertainment…
are u good in math? italians are 60350000 an his 1/50 is 1200000 the video has 252000. the right proportion is more about 1/240. what data about italy you have?
@@Lorre982 tha data from 1400
‘1/50 of the population of Italy at the time of creation’ is probably the giveaway there
Hey, as a broke person with a fine arts collection, you don't need to be rich to be able to acquire things like this! You just have to know the right places to look, and young people are allowed to save their money to enjoy things they deeply appreciate, I also studied Art History and it's absolutely worth every penny. Huge respect for this young lad, would love to see anything else from his future collection!
He is sitting in a room worth more than most people in a year. Regardless of your approach, this guy obviously isn't broke.
I agree, plenty of us have expensive hobbies. This kid just happens to buy old art.
I will never not be impressed by Julian's smooth sponsor transitions.
That's the way it has to be. Julian probably finds a sponsor and waits for a painting so that the transition would be seemless.
And i will keep skipping them no matter how "smooth" the transitions are
I think his transitions are excellent. Additionally, I've found a few of his sponsors to be highly worthwhile. Thank you Julian for your excellent work and thank you to your sponsors for allowing us to see it. DA
@@john27609 Damn. I paid $0 for ad-block.
Seemless: Adj.: not in good style or taste; unbecoming; unattractive
Adv., in an unseemly manner
Yay is this the first time a customer has talked about their painting on a video? Hopefully we'll see him back for the unveiling!
This has never happened before, it certainly came as a surprise to see a client's face.
This is EXACTLY what I suggested to Julian in the comment section of his last video. :D
@@mistersurrealist he said in a video a while back that he does ask his clients, but they hadn’t said yes. i guess he (and we) finally got that yes!
YES! The possibility alone is SO exciting!!!
Yes, this is the first time a client has been shown on camera. I've heard that Julian asks most of his clients if they want to be in the video, and if he has their permission to use the painting in a youtube video. Most say no to using the painting in a video, and almost everyone has said no to being in the video. Julian said this in a livestream when asked if he could get a video of a client's reaction to a conserved painting.
The expression of confused disbelief on Julian's face when he realises that there's no tacking edge what so ever 😂
I was like " whaaaat?"
I screamed "THEY DID WHAT?!?!"
I SCREAMED his absolutely baffled expression was hilarious
Am I the only one who got excited, when he said 'thick layer of varnish' ... in anticipation of the cleaning and the original colors coming to life :D
I can hardly wait for part 2. That gold brocade gown is going to pop out of the canvas once the dirt and varnish are removed.
No, you're not. You're in a very large group, I would imagine.
You are not alone! Watching Julian clean old yellowed varnish off and seeing the artist's original luminous colors is my favorite part of his videos. In case where the surface was really dirty, the transformation is amazing.
It is so enjoyable that the owner talks about this painting with such love. Thank you so much for the added value.
The way he said “antiques dealers” made it sound like “antique stealers” and I was like 😳
Really awesome video. I enjoyed his story very much.
Same for me :)
Ya, technically it's bad English since you're not meant to use a double plural. "Antique dealers" is correct
My first language isn't English and I tought he said "antique stealers" until I read this comment😅
closed captioning even said “antique stealers” lol
I was like bruuuuuh until my mind was like wait it's antique dealers lol
i did a little research on that coat of arms: the two nobles in the painting are Margherita d'Este (1411-1476, daughter of the marquess of Ferrara) and Galasso Pio II (son of the Lord of Carpi).
Corretto, inoltre essendo Marco I il Pio, padre di Galasso, morto a Ferrara è certamente probabile che il ritratto matrimoniale sia stato eseguito da un pittore facente parte della scuola ferrarese del XV secolo. Alcuni dei più importanti nel periodo storico in questione ( 1430-1445 ), in quanto Margherita morì in giovane età, sono Angelo Maccagnino e Baldassarre d'Este. Per quanto riguarda i pittori esterni, c'è una notevole somiglianza stilistica con la raffigurazione della Margherita d'Este del video con quella del "Ritratto di principessa estense" di Piero della Francesca, che al tempo era molto attivo a Ferrara tanto da ritrarre il padre della donna, Niccolò III d'Este nella famosa Flagellazione di Cristo. Ovviamente queste sono soltanto supposizioni, ma anche questo è il bello dell'arte. Si spera che questo mistero si risolva nel prossimo video!
@@raffaelerossi9035 tutto vero, aggiungo che ho tentato di capire in che anno i due si siano sposati (per ricavare la data di esecuzione dell'opera, evidentemente eseguita in occasione delle nozze), purtroppo senza successo.
@@stefanosavelli610 Viene riportato da molte fonti che Margherità morì nel 1452, il che può fornire un periodo generale. Tuttavia la ricerca è complicata perchè sembrano esserci 3 omonimie nella corte ferrarese.
Awesome!!
Think we can get a translation of what was said in here, please? :c I don't trust google translate.
Julian has really leveled up his art restoration class now that he's learned the create clones ability.
Hahahahaha! There’s nothing Julian can’t do!
I bet Wheezy Waiter helped, he's from Chicago.
It still took the 4 of them awhile to get it off the frame🤣😉
Not to mention super speed
Cutting the canvas off of the paint sounds like actual magic. It just feels like something that should be definitionally impossible
WIth a modern painting or even one from the last 100 years it probably is impossible most of the time. Luckily for restoration folks, they painted them THICK back in the olden days...
Julian: “and that means scrapping. Lots, and lots of scraping”
At least it’s not polyurethane 👀
Polyurethane is a forbidden word here you know!😂😉
Watching Julian scrap all the polyurethane in a previous video was soul crushing.
I thought the same thing 🤣
At least it wasn’t Elmers glue either.
Nor were there…(hushed tones) ‘staples’! So, win some, lose some.
The world is a better place because of the young collector and Julian. Both to be commended for preserving our art history and culture.
well all art is quite useless..world doesn't care, but it sure does make humanity the dominator
It's so interesting that the first client willing to be on camera is so young. I wonder if there's a generational concern about being exposed on the internet, that older generations are uncomfortable about but younger generations embrace.
I guess that many of his clients are wealthy and many wealthy people, at least in Germany, don't really want to draw attention to them. But it's probably a mix of multiple reasons
I am doing a massive data entry job. I am entering almost 40 years of courses (dozens of different courses) taken by nearly 1,000 students/trainees. It is highly detailed work that requires a great deal of focus and concentration. It is a mind-boggling, mind-numbing, process. And I can hear Julian Baumgartner's voice in my head patiently saying: "But this is the job, and this is how it must be done, if you are to do it correctly." Watching his videos reminds me of the principles that must be adhered to in order to do a job with integrity. His videos also cheer me up whenever I get tired and begin to despair. (;->) (I already said this once on the Patreon channel, but I still wanted to share this.)
Love this :)
Meditative
Such a beautiful comment!
There are few things more satisfying than unveiling the art in your trade. It doesn’t even matter what you do, art is omnipresent. Sometimes it just hides under surface grime and a think layer of tarnished varnish ;)
@@projekt6_official thank you!
19! How impressive McGregor is. You have to appreciate a teenage art buff👏. I’m so excited to see the look on his face when Julian presents his finished product back to him.
I've actually gasped when I hear it.
@@ledkit .
So did i
mcgreggor talked about the painting as when you see a pet for adoption and you just cant resist to take them home. I hope it pays off🤞🏼this is pretty exciting
The smile on the clients face is just so contagious! You can tell how excited he is to take have this painting taken care of properly, edit -Also we love to see the 19 year old art history peeps unite 💪🏻
It’s refreshing to be able to see the client and discover how he got the painting and what drew him to it. Especially a young collector.
I worked as a preparator (a glorified mover in direct contact with some of the most important artifacts in Canada) at the, then, Canadian Museum of Civilization (not the Museum of History) and did a summer at the National Gallery of Canada as a preparator.
Philip Mould’s lockdown videos, “Art in Isolation” where he features an artwork in his home and talks about the artist and why he bought a painting is endlessly fascinating, as are your videos.
Knowing the history of an object and seeing it come back to life is lovely!
That’s so cool! I live just outside of Ottawa and I’ve been to the Museum of Civilization so many times I can’t even count.
I'm a porcelain restorer. It is refreshing to see a younger person show such an interest in saving this beautiful piece of art.
I restore ice sculptures. People bring me buckets of water
Seeing and hearing the client was a refreshing twist. I was stunned when he said he was nineteen years old. I’m plagued with a dozen other questions. As a historian, university academic advisor, and artist myself, I was thrilled to hear his passion for art. He’s going to have an enriched life. Thank again Julian for another great video.
Looks quite simple to me. Kid comes from money, was able to get into a high paying field early and now he has time to do what he wants.
I don't know why, but I didn't expect Julien's conversation voice to be the same as his narration voice 😂
Sponsors have to love Julian’s transitions….
Thanks to the client for showing us how Julian talks to his clients. Very interesting to see how that conversation goes.
Not since Star Wars have I been this excited for a sequel.
Of course itll be a 19 year old who finally agrees to show up on camera to talk about the painting. Kuddos to him for doing so. We needed this. To see the owner’s perspective and emotion when the talk about the piece it’s refreshing. This young man has a great future ahead of him. Great job
What a lovely young man. And to already have this tremendous interest and knowledge. I have seen most videos, but this one I really really enjoyed due to the interaction withe the owner of the painting. I could have watched it for hours. His enthousiasm, and you can tell the love he has for art. I hope to see you making more of these interactive videos if possible.
I can’t wait to see the delight on the client’s face when this painting is finally restored 🤩🤩
When Julian said the canvas was "just glued down", I literally uttered "Oh my god...". Thank goodness I'm in the break room by myself, because I'm almost positive I had a look of mortification on my face.
Yeah, I winced. lol
Thankfully the glue wasn’t epoxy or Elmers.
I cried out "oh no!" and my hubby asked me what was wrong lol, I just said art restoration lol
lol, my husband was making breakfast as I was watching this and I was talking to him about how even though I have nothing to do with art personally, I've watched enough of Julian's videos to know what's supposed to be there and when he discovers/says stuff like this, I now have that knee-jerk reaction of indignation and professional outrage as if I actually work in the business, lol. Like, I'm just unemployed me sitting in my living room with my face in full-on, "omg the horror!!!" mode whenever I see staples or a shoddily-applied interlining come up. 😂
"mortification" means embarrassment. I think you meant to say "shock" or "horror".
hearing MacGregor's response to how he got into the fine arts made my eyes water. someone who truly appreciates the arts or at least paintings. 8:20
This man is so versatile; his humor, irony and way of explaining things make everyone watch his videos for that reason. This was one of the few videos i didn't skip the sponsorship part of :D
Many, many thanks to McGregor for sharing his painting with us. I am excited to see the second part of this, especially the restored painting.
Words cannot explain how joyous I am. Not only are we *FINALLY* getting to see the grateful clients, but the First we get to see is an astonishingly young man with a genuine love and want for art history and preservation.
Gotta be honest I had heart palpitations when he began chopping bits off the canvas! Very fascinating that there’s going to be carbon dating done on it all though.
Right?! And he works with such speed and sureness. I kept reminding myself what the world looked like when that handwoven backing canvas was new. Thoroughly enjoyed Part 1.
It would have been nicer if poor people got to learn about the results too.
Man I love seeing how Julian has grown as an editor and seeing all of the interesting cinematography used for certain segments
i feel so happy seeing a client so close to my age. i am an art major and i go to an art college and absolutely everyone hates art history. i personally live for art history and it soo great to see a fellow college student who sees the beauty of art history and appreciate it so much.
I’m so sorry to learn that your fellow students hate art history. It’s what excited me and drew me into European & American history (which I had previously hated!). Glad it’s important to you, too. ☺️
Loved actually seeing the client. When you do a two parter episode, it drives me crazy as I am always going no, don't leave me hanging.
OMG! We get to see a client and one who's young and enthused about his piece of art. I really hope he's willing to appear again when you've worked your craft (won't say magic because it's not, it's extreme skill and experience). If anyone can save that painting, it's you.
This first half is a really nice addition, thanks Julian!
It’s always surprising to see how strong, yet thin the washikozo is. When Julian faced the painting, he picked up a large section of the washikozo after it was saturated. It looked like his fingers should have gone right through, but that paper is too strong.
It is fantastic that you are talking to an owner! It makes it even more interesting. What an incredible teenager!
This is historical! For the first time ever we're going to get an owner's reaction!
I'd LOVE it if you could incorporate client stories into these videos more often. I understand that's probably not very likely given that a lot of clients would probably like to be private.
He asks every client this but this is the first that said yes.
Announcing your high end possessions to the world exposes one to probable theft.
@@Lord_Raymund *2nd. First is on patreon
@@Stettafire I ment to say first on youtube, but issent this the same one? That he is only showing later? Dont have patreon so dont really know.
@@Lord_Raymund This is the second time we're getting to see a client, the first on youtube though. This is also the first time that we're getting to see the client relations from the beginning, the last one was only the reaction to the finished product which was on the "Becoming Whole" restoration.
Such a lovely client!! He is so enthusiastic and his love for his painting shines through. Lovely video!!
The only thing I wanna know about Julian’s work that I don’t think has been discussed before on here is the cost of the process and what he charges clients for his labour- so much care and consideration goes into this work that I can’t imagine what the price tag is like
It's probably based entirely on how much work has to be done, but it's got to be in the thousands of dollars.
Peope who buy fine art aren't middle class or working class, this whole process has to be very very expensive! Taking a shot in the dark I would say 5000$ minimum
@El_Bartto And that is for a minor job. One of the major reconstruction pieces would buy a new car I would think - probably not a Tesla, but a decent Kia perhaps.
It's a lot. I had two small-ish paintings restored last year by a restoration group that works on museum-quality pieces (mine are not- they're sentimental pieces), so a similar caliber to Julian (but yes, he's the best). I'll share what I was charged, while stressing that I have no idea how this compares to Julian's pricing . Also, the work done on my paintings was way less complex than most of the work Julian features in his videos. It was basically just cleaning and touching up a few spots of paint loss. The painting that required the most work was quoted as follows:
- Take the painting out of the frame and refit post treatment with an archival backing board and new fitting hardware.
- Consolidate lifting paint film around losses with a conservation grade adhesive.
- Aqueous based surface clean of canvas board.
- Infill and retouch paint losses.
- Full written report with before and after photography.
TOTAL: 7.5 - 9.5 hours @ $135 p/hour = $1,012.50 - $1,282.50 plus $25 materials
@@erinl.945 wow- that’s actually some really cool insight, thank you so much for sharing that! I hope your paintings turned out exactly how you wanted them x especially for that kind of money Oof
Hearing the story of the owner was SO ENTERTAINING! It really adds to the overall history of the painting, I wish more clients of your agreed to little interviews of this kind. Anywho, wonderful video as always, keep up the good work!!
Looks like you have your new apprentice right there!
Thanks to McGregor for appearing on camera and giving us the story! Gosh the only thing better than Julian's videos is this special edition!!!
Find yourself someone who speaks as highly of you as this kid speaks of that painting. LoL
Such an adorable thing to see!
Finally, a face to a client. Really glad to see the human side of this painting's history; of its past and its present.
i LOVE that you included your conversation with the client. i love to see how much the paintings affect the clients.
Thank you, McGregor, for sharing your enthusiasm on the restoration of your painting. Can't wait to see what magic Julian performs.
Julien looks so genuinely proud and impressed of McGregor. Looks like a proud dad, or mentor.
Oh my Gosh! This was so unexpected! I love knowing the history of the painting and actually what happened for the unfortunate result! And getting to know the client makes things so much kinda closer i guess haha Anyways, I love your videos and have been watching them for years. It's really good seeing you improve and evolve! Keep up this amazing job that you do so gracefully! Greetings from Brazil :D
I think he was great from the get go but I guess you are always improving. To start a TH-cam channel on your full time job requires not only confidence but skill.
I’m so glad we get to hear the side of the client!
Just finished watching the first 10 minutes which consisted of the conversation with the client, McGregor. He is clearly an exceptional young man. I can't wait to see this restoration and it's result and the customer's delight afterwards.
I know that Julian is the best in the business but I really want to hear stories about his "oh shit" moments.
mcgregor is so sweet! i'd love to see the rest of his collection- i hope he inspired other customers to be in julian's videos it really added a lot :)
I am in awe at the delicacy needed to peel the canvas itself off of the paint layer. Learning more about painting conservation is a treat, I love seeing the painting's original condition and guessing which steps need to happen. The editing was really nicely done this episode as well.
Who else predicts they will be crying when we see McGregor's reaction to the finished piece?
That young man lights up about historical art like a boy in love.
I think Julian's found an apprentice if he would take one.
Or a business partner - Macgregor finds them, Julian restores them, they both profit; and the art world is made a better place one painting at a time.
Your calmness during these procedures never ceases to impress. I was certainly holding my breath at several times.
Absolute pleasure to see and hear from your client, this definitely enhances the restoration experience for me.
Yes! Finally, the long-awaited painting owner interview! It took years to catch one of those elusive creatures on camera. I've always wondered why these people were all so secretive, but the curse has been broken at long last. I saw the video preview that played automatically, and was so excited to see someone else's face.
What a truly lovely young man McGregor is. I hope he has a long and happy life ahead of him full of the beauty and history of art. That gust of wind was serendipitous and has obviously proved a turning point in his life. May he never lose that awe and wonder he has within him.
What a wonderful surprise to see the owner and hear how he acquired the painting. His love of art jumps out through the screen.
I’m thrilled to see a young man who is so interested in history, in art and in their preservation. I predict that he will have a successful career and a life enriched by the love of his work. I only wish that could be true for all of us.
This painting makes you think of what is the real value of a painting. Even if it turns out to be a 19th century copy, the value it has for its owner is immense. It changed the course of his life, that is worth more than any money.
A copy of a painting from the 1400s is still awesome. It still has its own history and grandeur.
Even a copy of that age would be a great joy to have. At 50 something not life changing but I love most of those super old paintings.
Just think of it... There are so many old paintings lost during the history, so if there are some copies that survived, aren't they as valuable to us today as the lost originals?
Very cool to see an owner who is super passionate just like Julian!
I hope we get to see his reaction when the painting is done. I think it will be nice to see the joy on his face when the art piece shows its full glory. 💚
"scientific and space-age approach" ah yes, the wonders of fingers
A very high percentage of scientists and astronauts own fingers and use them regularly!
@@Jason-sm4oc own
@@lilenwasnothere6867 ?
I enjoy all of your videos. This one was the best. So nice to see the next generation taking an interest in the past.
How very excited the client seems.
I love the scrapping, I like painting with acrylics just so I can peel off the paint from my palette.
I’m a nurse and I paint to release stress. When I’m too tired to break out the paints I think I’ll watch you. 🤗
McGregor sounds like such an old soul. He has a bearing far beyond his years. You can see he really has genuine passion for art also. Thats always satisfying to see.
Thank you very much to your client, McGregor (?), for appearing on camera. It's very kind of him to address the audience on camera. I hope he enjoyed the experience!
The part at 15:41 of the close-up on the lining canvas was so awesome! Usually the camera is somewhat far from the piece you're working on, so we miss all those details. I for once never imagined that it would look like that. So, I'd love for more of those close-ups in the future :DD
It was so nice to hear from the owner! What a charming young man.
This is my new favorite! I love that the customer is included and shared the interesting background on the painting. Fantastic episode; I'm looking forward to the rest!
The transparency we're getting nowadays from Julian has been outstanding! Also its awesome to actually meet one of your clients, always great to put a face behind the person needing a painting conserved.
What a remarkable young man! Thanks for introducing him, Julian. And thank you for a wonderful new video
I love the interaction with that client! This is fantastic story, thank you Julian
I love the discussion with the client, adds a lot to the history and perspective of the owner.
McGreggor seems pretty cool! That was a lot of genuine excitement we saw on his face
I just love it when Julian does something new with his format, his editing, his voice over... I just love it ☺
Finally see a Julian's client. He is an amazing kid.
At 3:50, when [McGregor] was talking I thought he said "his parents had been antique stealers." I had to rewind to figure out it was probably "antiques dealers".
Omg so I wasn't the only one. XD
What a well-rounded guy your client is. Very nice to see such maturity and vision in someone so young.
so excited to see the owner, and witness his excitement of his painting
Hi Julian,
This painting most likely depicts (extended family) members of the d'Este family from Italy. The sinister side of the shield (right side for the viewer) shows the arms of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) Duke of Ferrara and Duke of Modena and Reggio (augmentation granted in 1452 by the Emperor Frederick III).
I haven't had a chance yet to dive into the other side, as I'm at my work, but the blazon for the Borso arms reads:
Ecartelé: I et IV, d'or, à l'aigle de sable, becquée, membrée et languée de gueules; II et III, d'azur, à trois fleurs de lys d'or, à la bordure endentée d'or et de gueules (Ferrare)
Escutcheon: D'azur, à l'aigle d'argent, becquée, membrée et languée d'or (Este).
In plain English:
The right half of the shield is quartered. The first and fourth panels show a black eagle in a gold field. The legs, tongue, and beak are red (these details may or may not show in the painting).
The second and third panels show a blue field with three fleurs de lys, surrounded by a border of triangles in red and gold.
The smaller shield superimposed in the center shows a blue field with a silver eagle. The legs, tongue, and beak are gold (these details may or may not not show in the painting). These are the arms proper for Este.
When arms are matriculated like this, one side usually represents the husband and the other the wife.
If I find out more later, I will let you know.
"Gust of wind" - How to buy art at a discount...
How lovely to see the passion in the eyes of the painting's young owner. Julian as always thank you for your creative videos and being such a great guy.
Oh, HELL YEAH. We finally get to hear from the client on how they acquired a piece. That was pretty awesome :) I hope we get to see his reaction to the final product!!
This is one of the most thoroughly fascinating look at the restoration process I think anyone could ever find. Deeply fascinating from all ends.
Can't wait for the next part, what a cliff-hanger...